Class Starter: Type of Energy

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a drawn bow has potential energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light. It can travel through space.

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What is Gravitational Energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground. The higher it is, the more gravitational energy it has.

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What is Elastic Energy?

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Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.